We are delighted to bring back face to face networking to your local area.
This Chamber Co.mmunity event in partnership with Downham Market Town Team gives the business community the opportuntiy to come together for informal networking. So come along for Co.ffee, Co.nnections and Co.nversation – the perfect way to start your Wednesday!
Agenda
08:00 Arrival
08:15 Bacon/Vegetarian rolls served and Networking
08:45 Presentation by The Town Team and the Mayor, Jenny Groom
Join us as we launch our brand-new ‘recovery programme’ virtual events which support businesses to restart, rebuild and renew.
Want to confidently use a range of Closing Techniques when involved in negotiations or a structured Sales process?
This 60-minute session includes the Objection Handling Cycle and how this can be utilised, as well as embracing classic Closing Techniques.
This expertly delivered session will leave attendees with a stronger ability to close negotiations, overcome objections and win sales using timeless techniques or recognise them when potentially used ‘against’ you.
If you want to be a more confident negotiator or salesperson in these unprecedented times, this session will help support you.
Content / Takeaway
The Objection Handling Cycle
The Top 7 Closing Techniques
Handout of an additional 12 Closing Techniques
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
About the Speaker
Elliot Symonds, Business Development & Management Trainer at Jarrold Training
Elliot Symonds has over 20 years of commercial experience in the FMCG and Engineering sectors, working in the UK and US in Sales and Marketing. He is also a highly qualified and experienced trainer holding a Masters in English and postgraduate qualifications in Management from Ashridge and Adult Education from the UEA. With a decade of training experience at Jarrold Training, many of you will have experienced his engaging style, passionate presentation and detailed knowledge.
About Jarrold Training
Jarrold Training is a division of Jarrold & Sons. Founded in Suffolk in 1770 and with headquarters in St James Mill in the centre of Norwich, Jarrold is one of the most established businesses in the UK. From early beginnings as a training service for the Apple Mac dealership, Jarrold Training has grown into one of the leading Business Training & Development providers, working with 100s of private, public and voluntary sector organisation throughout East Anglia and the UK. For nearly three decades Jarrold Training has been providing effective business training across a full portfolio of Leadership & Management, IT, Business Skills, Project Management and Health & Safety.
Join East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) on an exclusive once in a lifetime event to help raise funds for the charity that cares for local life-threatened children and young people and supports their families.
Travel miles in ultimate style and comfort aboard the famous Belmond Northern Belle Luxury Train on a fine dining day excursion to historic Chester, departing from East Anglia.
Only 100 couples will be lucky enough to join this exclusive private charter for an elegant and unique luxurious travel and fine dining experience on Saturday 26th September 2015. You can choose to board at either Norwich, Ely or Peterborough stations and this is the first time the Belmond Northern Belle Luxury Train has travelled this route.
Although this event takes place on the 26th September 2015seats need to be secured by Friday 19th June 2015 so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Few things are as indulgent as a day trip on the famous Belmond Northern Belle luxury train, part of the Belmond Collection of luxury trains and the UK sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.
The train will be heading on a day excursion to historic Chester for a magical and memorable trip to explore this beautiful Roman walled city with its Roman Amphitheatre, ancient cathedral, black and white timbered buildings and double decker shopping streets known as “Rows”. A fabulous city to explore, shop and spend and afternoon sightseeing.
The Spirit Of Luxury Travel Experience
Allow yourself to be whisked back to a more gracious age of luxury travel with a journey on this classic Belle train with its Edwardian style and charm. Beautiful wooden carriages, ornate fixtures and furnishings create a wonderful environment to enjoy the fine dining on board.
Your liveried train stewards will care for your every need at a glittering table with starch white linen, custom silverware, specially designed crockery and glassware and of course a belle shaped Champagne flute to welcome you on board.
This journey is the first and only one of it’s kind in East Anglia and has been specially designed for supporters of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. You may be celebrating a special anniversary, engagement or reunion. Invite aboard your business clients or employees for a special day out. Come and make new friends or celebrate with old aquaintances aboard the seven carriage train.
Package To Include
Sparkling Bellini with morning tea and coffee
Delicious three course Brunch served on the outward journey
Coach transfer from station to central tourist infromation point and amphitheatre and return
An afternoon sightseeing and shopping in historical Chester
Champagne reception and table canapes
A sumptuous four course dinner
Bottle of wine per couple
Coffee and petit fours served on the return journey
Entertainment abound with a few surprises along the way
Its a fantaxtic opportunity to dress up and fulfil a dream of travelling in style on the fabled Belmond Northern Belle luxury train
Return travel on this luxury train to and from East Anglia
Cost is £399.00 per person
Timings
Departing Norwich at approx 08.00 returning 23.40
Departing Ely at approx 08.40 returning 23.00
Departing Peterborough at approx 09.25 returning 22.00
The price of this fantastic experience is £399.00 per person however to secure your seats we will need a small deposit by the 19th June 2015. As spaces are limited please book early to avoid disappointment.
Price includes travel and food and beverage as per the specified package. A cash bar is available for additional cheer outside of the inclusive drinks. Please indicate if you have any dietry requirements or walking difficulties at the time of booking. The conditions of charter and carriage of Belmond (UK) limited will apply. Full terms and conditions are available upon request.
The British Chambers of Commerce are launching a brand new series of events – four topical and interactive webinars, designed around the future of UK-EU Trade Relations.
Chaired by James Martin, BCC’s Director of Policy, this interactive event will explore the practicalities of Rules of Origin and their application for importers and exporters.
We are delighted to present this webinar along with the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO).
Speakers include:
Prof. Michael Gasiorek, Director of the UKTPO
Dr Anna Jerzewska, Director, Trade and Borders Consultancy
Paul Wrighting, Trade Training Manager, ChamberCustoms
Due to limited places and high demand for the previous event we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.
How to book a place:
Please follow the book now link!
If you are a non-member and struggling please email hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk confirming how many places you require and a contact number. We will then call you to take payment.
There are so many digital marketing tools available to today’s businesses; it would be easy to get lost in understanding and implementing them all. So, why not start with the one social media platform that often gets overlooked, but is the glue that can join all your online marketing efforts into one. Email.
Content / Takeaway
In this webinar, you will discover the power of the Inbox:
The best practices of email marketing
Why email is an essential digital tool that all small businesses should be using
How email can end the ‘spray and pray’ approach to marketing
Understanding the email marketing techniques that work and those that don’t
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Kathy Ennis is the founder of LittlePiggy. She is a Business Mentor and Trainer with over 20-years of business experience. She is an expert in helping micro and side-hustle businesses start-up and scale-up. Kathy is a trainer and an ambassador for the Facebook #SheMeansBusiness campaign, an Enterprise Nation Local Leader and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
Emma Goode is the founder and CEO of the award-winning digital marketing agency, 24 fingers. She works with business owners and third sector organisations to help them grow and develop through social media and online marketing. Emma is an active Local Leader for Enterprise Nation and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
LittlePiggy and 24 fingers (together we are 24 Degrees).
MLM are hosting a free Networking and CPD Lunch for the construction industry on Friday 26th June between 10am – 1:30pm at Norwich Cathedral. Timetable as follows –
10am – 10.15am -Coffee on arrival
10.15am – 12.30pm -Technical Presentations
Introduction -Peter Duffy C.Build E MCABE ACIOB – Building Control Technical Director
2015 Building Regulation Changes,Neil Badley MRICS – Building Control Technical Director
Domestic Part L Compliance 2013,Dave O’Reilly BSc(Hons) MCABE C. Build E – Building Control Surveyor
BIM and 3D Modelling,Richard Wood MA(Cantab) MEng CEng MIStructE – Structures Director
Mid Morning Coffee @ 11.30
CDM 2015,Debi Anderson GradIOSH MIIRSMand Andy Shaw CIOB RMaPSH&S/CDM,
No one said it was easy! Taking the step up into a management role can be a difficult one – there is a transition from team member to a manager that can be very challenging and daunting. What do you do? How do you make the right impact? How do you go from being one of the team to leading them? Key to this is understanding that your success as a manager depends now not just on how well you do your job, but how well you get things done through other people.
Course Content
Understand and be better prepared for the challenges you will face
Learn the skills required to be effective
Using a classic management tool, learn how to fulfil the needs and expectations of your team, individuals and deliver successfully on your tasks
With over 25 years’ experience in leadership and management, Alex Sellers is now a Director of Turning Factor and thrives on sharing insights and helping people and businesses develop to reach their full potential. He has line managed lots of teams and lots of people!
About Turning Factor
Turning Factor is a strategic learning and development company delivering high-quality services both nationally and internationally. With a specialism in bespoke training programmes and organisational change, Turning Factor is committed to helping develop people and develop business, so both can reach their full potential.
Turning Factor has been recognised as a provider at the forefront of the Training and Development Industry. We work and collaborate with innovators, business experts and key organisations to develop cutting edge Learning & Development solutions and design innovative business-relevant programmes.
If you work as an independent professional, or plan to, this highly practical training webinar can save you time, money and lots of late nights!
This short webinar is full of proven ideas for marketing, customer development and managing your micro-business.
Key learning objectives:
The OKRI model – the key to freelance success
Kickstart results by defining your ideal customer and market
How to create the perfect elevator pitch to get customer’s onboard
Three essential marketing methods on a ‘lunch-money’ budget
Three sales secrets for winning more business
Working smarter and taming the admin monster!
About the presenter
Presented by Graham Phelps, one of the UK’s most experienced business trainers and consultants. Graham has trained thousands of people in a wide range of topics and authored several books on customer service and workplace safety.
About Brilliant Customer Service
Brilliant Customer Service provides training, coaching and consulting, specialising in business skills and improvement techniques.
Want to know a bit more about the classic wine regions of the world? Come along to our monthly Wine School.
It’s not really a school, more of an after school club where you get to drink some wine. Don’t worry; there won’t be a test at the end of class either!
Gates open on the last Friday of every month from 7pm and places are £20 p/person. Call the store on01603 613243 or email norwich@adnams.co.ukto enrol!
This webinar and discussion forum on Friday 31 March, will be co-hosted by PwC and Norfolk Chambers of Commerce. We shall consider the local impact of both the pandemic and Brexit and, most importantly, highlight the strategic opportunities for the city to play a key role in the regional, national and international economies. In this session PwC’s market senior partner for Cambridge and the East, Simon de Young, and economist Paddy Schmidt will explore the findings of Demos-PwC’s latest Good Growth for Cities report. PwC Director, Lauren Dilrew will highlight what the implication for Norfolk is and what the region needs to consider as it builds its economic recovery in 2021. This is PwC’s ninth report measuring the performance of the UK largest cities and LEPs against the 10 indicators the public deem most important when it comes to ‘good growth’. This year’s report focuses on the economic impact of COVID-19 on places, with GVA projections for 2020 and 2021 based on a city’s sectoral make-up, claimant count, furlough, footfall and infection rates. There will be the opportunity for you to ask your questions directly to the panel during the Q&A session, or if you have any questions prior to the session you can add them at registration.
Chaired by Nova Fairbank, Chief Operating Office for Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, our speakers include:
Simon de Young PwC’s market senior partner for Cambridge and the East
Paddy Schmidt PwC Economist
Lauren Dilrew PwC Director
How to book a place:
Please follow the book now link! This will take you to a Zoom registration page.
This event is for King’s Lynn & West Norfolk businesses only
Are you based in King’s Lynn or West Norfolk? Are you planning to reopen on 12 April but still have concerns? If yes, then this webinar is perfect for you. Hear from local experts about the support network on grants, public realm, health and safety. Ask any burning questions you have and leave feeling more informed and supported as we get ready to build back better.
Who’s it for?
Any King’s Lynn or West Norfolk business that has been affected by the non-essential retail closures, which are reopening from 12 April.
Due to this event being for King’s Lynn & West Norfolk businesses only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Thinking about getting started with Facebook advertising?
70% of the country’s population can be targeted through Facebook but how do you use it without spending a fortune and getting no return on investment?
Join Kathy Ennis, Business Mentor and Trainer of LittlePiggy and Emma Goode, Managing Director of 24fingers as they share what you need to know about how to use the most powerful advertising platform on social media to get more business.
In this session you will discover;
How to access the Facebook Ads Manager
How to use Ads Manager to meet your Ads objectives
How to create a target audience with your Facebook Ads
How to budget for your Facebook Ads
About the presenters
Kathy Ennis of LittlePiggy is a Business Mentor and Trainer who works with business owners to transform their brilliant ideas into profitable businesses. Whether they’re just starting out, ready to grow or have been doing it for a while, Kathy helps them take action so they can achieve the success they deserve and dream of.
Emma Goode is the Managing Director of 24fingers, an Essex-based digital agency that works with businesses who are all fingers and thumbs with their social media. They use their hands, hearts and minds (plus 27 years’ experience in the media industry!) to help grow businesses and brands through digital marketing.